Earlier this week, a rumor was circling the internet of a new Lego racing game by 2K. The rumor kicked off after XboxEra’s Shpeshal_Nick claimed some of his sources told him about an upcoming game open-world Lego game by 2K. However, our actual first bit of news about this game was last year when VGC reported that 2K was working on Lego-related titles. Fast forward to Thursday, the NBA 2K publisher has officially announced Lego 2K Drive.
2K and Lego have sealed the deal
Sports Gamers Online did reach out to the publisher to comment on the speculation, but it didn’t take long for the game’s official announcement. In a press release, 2K announced its partnership with Lego and that Lego 2K Drive is their first project in a multi-title deal.
“Video games have long been an important way our fans experience the magic of the LEGO System-in-Play, and 2K’s strong track record of delivering quality, innovative titles for a broad range of audiences makes them the perfect partner to create the next iconic AAA LEGO games,” said Remi Marcelli, Head of LEGO Game.
Lego 2K Drive details and release date
Lego 2K Drive will be released on May 13 and will feature the open world of Bricklandia. Players can explore this Lego-themed world and compete in races, challenges, and more. The game will also allow players to customize vehicles to suit their taste, with over 1,000 different lego pieces.
Key features
You can check out more key features coming to Lego 2K Drive below:
- A Story in a Vast Open World: Players will journey across Bricklandia’s multiple unique biome regions as they compete against a series of charismatic rivals with hopes of one day winning the coveted Sky Cup Trophy. In LEGO 2K Drive, players choose how they want to play, with a wide open world to explore full of racing, minigames, challenges, collectibles, things to destroy, and well-known vehicles from LEGO themes like City, Creator, Speed Champions and more.
- High-Octane LEGO Racing: Racing in LEGO 2K Drive is a fast-paced, off-the-wall experience as players battle across a broad range of tracks while taking advantage of unique power-up abilities that can transform a player’s standing in the race with the touch of a button.
- Unique Customization: LEGO 2K Drive introduces a diverse customization system that allows players to build their own vehicles to suit their tastes, with over 1,000 unique LEGO pieces available over the course of their adventure, in addition to a wealth of color designs, stickers, flairs, and more.
- Play Solo or Together: LEGO 2K Drive offers robust co-op and thrilling competitive multiplayer to enjoy with others. Play with family and friends via local, 2-person split-screen or match online with other intrepid racers of similar skill levels.
Lego 2K Drive will be available on May 19, 2023 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
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